Former Florida corner Janoris Jenkins transfers to North Alabama

Former Florida cornerback Janoris Jenkins will play at North Alabama this coming season.

Jenkins, who was dismissed from the team in April following an arrest on marijuana possession, signed a scholarship with the Division II school on Wednesday.

He will be eligible to play this season under the NCAA transfer rules.

An All-SEC selection in 2010, Jenkins was coming off of shoulder surgery which forced him to miss all of spring practice. His arrest in April was his second in a three-month span. He was arrested on Jan. 24 for marijuana possession as well.

Jenkins was considered a first-round draft pick following his senior season but instead chose to return to school.

North Alabama is coached by Terry Bowden, son of former Florida State coaching great Bobby Bowden. The Lions are coming off a 9-4 season that saw them advance to the NCAA Division II playoffs for the sixth consecutive year.